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WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) --- What are you doing for Memorial Day Weekend? Here's a breakdown of area free and low-budget events selected by 9NEWS NOW.
FRIDAY, May 22, 2009
1. Live Jazz At Smithsonian Sculpture Garden
Hours: Fridays, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Rain or Shine
Price: Free
Kick off this annual summer tradition with Jazz and R&B vocalist Lady "A" (Adrienne Brooks) at The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. You may also purchase food and picnic baskets. The Garden is located on 700 Constitution Ave. N.W. The closest Metro stops: Smithsonian and L'Enfant Plaza.
2. Friday Night Live! Herndon's Outdoor Concert Series
Hours: Fridays, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Price: Free
The Reggae band, Black Sheep, plays this Friday on the 15th season of this outdoor concert series located on 777 Lynn St., Herndon Va. Free parking is available. No pets are allowed. Call for weather and updates: 703-481-6133.
Hours: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Price: $15 Adults; $14 Seniors; $7 Children 6-11; Free for Children 5 & under. Purchase may be purchased in person and online here. tickets online here.
The home of George Washington opens up at night to the public in the spirit of the movie debut, Night at the Museum 2. Mt. Vernon's Education Center will feature "wandering exhibits" where live characters will "pop out " of displays.
4. Rosslyn's "I Love The 80s" Outdoor Film Festival
Hours: Dusk and movie starts 8-8:30 p.m. on Fridays
Price: Free
The movie, "16 Candles," plays this Friday at Gateway Park. The public may show up early to picnic. Outdoor games and prizes will be available. The event is two blocks from Rosslyn Metro station. Garage parking is available after 6 p.m. on N. Moore Street.
5. Rolling Thunder Veterans Reach Crystal City
Hours: Around 3 p.m.
Price: Free
Watch the war veterans roll into town on their motorcycles. They will reach the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Va., 22202. Visit the website for a complete list of their weekend schedule.
6. Kennedy Center Millennium Stage Concert
Hours: 6 p.m. daily; No tickets required
Price: Free
The University of Rochester's Arabesque Winds performs on Friday. Take the free Kennedy Center Shuttle bus from the Foggy Bottom-GW Metro Station.
7. Metropolis Now! Art Exhibit
Hours: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Wednesday to Sunday)
Price: Free
The exhibit showcases 31 artists depicting contemporary China. Paintings, drawings, video, sculptures will all be on display at the Meridian International Center in Washington DC.
8. Interactive Beach Map: Nation Top Beaches Health Report
Take a look at the map of the nation's 100 top beaches compiled by the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
1. Hometown Holidays 2009 in Rockville City
Hours: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Price: Free
Listen to a string of live music including the works of rock musician Pat McGee. Food will be on sale. Arts and crafts will also be available. Location: Rockville Town Center. CLICK HERE for exact directions and map.
2. VIVA Vienna!
Hours: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Price: Free
This is an annual Memorial Weekend festival complete with food, area vendors and entertainment. Location: 245 Maple Ave. W, Vienna VA 22180. Parking and bus services are available here.
3. National Museum of Crime and Punishment
Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Price: Free for the first 75 visitors on Saturday;
Adults: $19.95, Seniors/Military/Law Enforcement: $16.95; Children: $14.95; Children under 5 are free.
The Museum celebrates the first anniversay of its opening. It has over 100 interactive exhibits. Neighborhood: Northwest, 575 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004.
Hours: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Price: $15 Adults; $14 Seniors; $7 Children 6-11; Free for Children 5 & under. Purchase may be purchased in person and online here. tickets online here.
The home of George Washington opens up at night to the public in the spirit of the movie debut, Night at the Museum 2. Mt. Vernon's Education Center will feature "wandering exhibits" where live characters will "pop out " of displays.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
1. National Memorial Day Concert In The Nation's Capitol
Hours: 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Gates open 5 p.m.
Price: Free
Enjoy music from a list of featured perfomers and the National Symphony Orchestra at the 20th annual concert on the Capitol's West Lawn. PBS will broadcast the concert live. Read more concert information here.
2. Hometown Holidays 2009 in Rockville City
Hours: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Price: Free
Featured band, The Wailers, plays reaggae. Food will be on sale. Arts and crafts will also be available. Location: Rockville Town Center. CLICK HERE for exact directions and map.
3. VIVA Vienna!
Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Price: Free
This is an annual Memorial Weekend festival complete with food, area vendors and entertainment. Location: 245 Maple Ave. W, Vienna VA 22180. Parking and bus services are available here.
Hours: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Price: $15 Adults; $14 Seniors; $7 Children 6-11; Free for Children 5 & under. Purchase may be purchased in person and online here. tickets online here.
The home of George Washington opens up at night to the public in the spirit of the movie debut, Night at the Museum 2. Mt. Vernon's Education Center will feature "wandering exhibits" where live characters will "pop out " of displays.
MEMORIAL DAY Monday, May 25, 2009
1. Crystal Screen: Superhero Flicks on Mondays
Hours: Sundown
Price: Free
Watch "The Hulk" this Monday at 18th and Bell St., Arlington Va 22202. Prizes and giveaways will also be featured.
2. City of Falls Church 28th Annual Memorial Day Celebration
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Rain or Shine
Price: Free
Join in the celebration complete with pony rides, live music, and a parade at 2 p.m. Location: City Hall Grounds, 300 Park Ave.
3. City of Alexandria 32nd Memorial Day Jazz Festival
Hours: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Price: Free
The United States Army's Jazz Orchestra, The Jazz Ambassadors, will perform. Location; Fort Ward Park, 4301 W. Braddock Rd.
In case of inclement weather, the event will held at Lee Center's Kauffman Auditorium, 1108 Jefferson St.
4. National Memorial Day Parade
Hours: 2 p.m.
Price: Free
The public watches the more than 250,000 participants in this annual parade down Constitution Ave. in downtown Washington DC.
5. Hometown Holidays 2009 in Rockville City
Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Price: Free
The Memorial Day parade starts 10:30 a.m. Location: Rockville Town Center. CLICK HERE for exact directions and map.
6. VIVA Vienna!
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Price: Free
This is an annual Memorial Weekend festival complete with food, area vendors and entertainment. Location: 245 Maple Ave. W, Vienna VA 22180. Parking and bus services are available here.
7. Observance at the Vietnam Wall Memorial
Hours: 1 p.m.
Price: Free
Thousands of Veterans are expected to gather at the Wall for a ceremony featuring guest speaker Peter M. Holt, CEO of San Antonio Spurs and a Vietnam veteran in the U.S. Army.
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